Kenneth Howard
Murrells Inlet
Summary
Seasoned Firefighter with nearly 9 years of Career experience and extensive training in emergency response operations. Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Engineer EMT
Murrells Inlet Garden City Fire Rescue
08.2023 - Current
- Drive/Operate fire apparatus and complex pumping systems, ensuring optimal water pressure for suppression.
- Conducted/Performed site surveys, risk assessments, and fire prevention inspections, identifying and mitigating hazards.
- Maintained/Managed fire apparatus and equipment, ensuring readiness.
- Prepared detailed reports, pre-incident plans, and compliance documentation.
- Instructed/trained junior personnel on apparatus operation, safety standards, and emergency procedures
- Frequently operated in an ACO role, organizing/leading the shift for individual stations.
FF/EMT
Murrells Inlet-Garden City Fire District
04.2021 - 08.2023
- FF/EMT frequently being utilized in the role of a Back Up Driver. Qualified on all front line apparatus.
- Drone Team/Surf Rescue/Ocean Rescue Teams
Career Firefighter/EMT
Midway Fire and Rescue
11.2020 - 04.2021
- Career Firefighter/EMT for Midway Fire and Rescue
- Certifications
- Please See Attached
Career Firefighter/EMT
Fairfax County Fire and Rescue
04.2017 - 10.2020
- Career Firefighter/EMT for Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department
- Certifications
- Please See Attached
- Cleared Truck Firefighter and Back-Up Engine Driver for the County
Firefighter/EMT
Farmville Volunteer Fire Department
11.2014 - 09.2020
- Position – Firefighter/EMT
- Cleared Engine, Rescue Squad, Tanker, Brush and Utility Driver.
- Cleared to ride as AIC for EMS calls, and as an Acting-Officer for Suppression calls.
Corporal
United States Marine Corps
05.2013 - 05.2019
- Corporal - Hotel Battery, 3rd Battalion, 14th Marines, 4th Marine Division
- MOS 2131 - Towed Artillery Systems Technician
- Duties:
- Servicing, maintaining, and diagnosing/fixing problems associated with the M777A2 155MM Lightweight Howitzer Artillery System
- Provide Instruction and leadership to younger Marines in my charge, and provide leadership with real time solutions to maintain the firing capabilities of the Battery.
- Personal Awards include: National Defense Medal, Selected Marine Corps Reserve Medal, Rifle Expert Qualification, personal recognition by Commanding General of 4th Marine Division, Meritorious Mast from former Commanding Officer of Hotel Battery.
Education
Bachelors Degree - Criminology and Criminal Justice
Longwood University
12.2016
Skills
- Life and property protection
- EMS expertise
- Administration and management/records management
- Fire suppression
- Apparatus Maintenance
Certification
- NREMT-B - Certified Emergency Medical Technician
- ProBoard Firefighter I & II / HAZMAT Awareness and Ops
- Leadership in Supervision I, II, & III
- Fire Officer I
- Fire Instructor I
- Pump Ops
- Aerial Ops
- Auto Extrication
- EVDT
- Incident Safety Officer
- Firefighter Survival (RtR) and RIT
- Fire Investigation for the First Reponder
- Technical Rescue (3309 and 3310)
- PICO, STICO, and DIMCO
- ICS (100, 200, 300, 400, 700, 800)
- Incident Command/Resource Management
Timeline
Engineer EMT
Murrells Inlet Garden City Fire Rescue
08.2023 - Current
FF/EMT
Murrells Inlet-Garden City Fire District
04.2021 - 08.2023
Career Firefighter/EMT
Midway Fire and Rescue
11.2020 - 04.2021
Career Firefighter/EMT
Fairfax County Fire and Rescue
04.2017 - 10.2020
Firefighter/EMT
Farmville Volunteer Fire Department
11.2014 - 09.2020
Corporal
United States Marine Corps
05.2013 - 05.2019
Bachelors Degree - Criminology and Criminal Justice
Longwood University